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Welcome to the Social Edge update! Oil spills, warfare, earthquakes, hurricanes, famines, tsunamis… As natural catastrophes and human-caused calamities are likely to increase in frequency and severity, responses to disasters must become even more focused, strategic, measurable, and accountable. We asked Charles Maclean to look into Effective Disaster Response. His thoughts: we should make a difference in the disaster impact zone not only for survival, but for “thrival.” Join him in the conversation as he wonders how NGOs can respond better to a disaster, how donors can give smarter, and how aid providers can strengthen, rather than disrupt, local economies so that aid recipients can become more self-sufficient. Then turn your attention to Beth Kanter and Allison Fine as they teach us how to use social media and build a Networked Nonprofit: “Conversations activate the natural creativity and passion that people bring to causes they care about. The job of nonprofit organizations is to catalyze those conversations.” Welcome Lucy Bernholz, Edward Skloot and Barry Varela who, in Disrupting Philanthropy: Technology and the Future of the Social Sector, explore how increasing access to data and information networks are transforming philanthropy. Tired of dealing with hackers and spammers, Untangled wonders when and where our digital Robin Hoods will be found, while Dhaval Chadha learns about robotics, neuroscience, design thinking and networking. From Uganda, Kiva Fellow James Allman-Gulino looks into micro-finance’s social performance. And Dr. O warns those who want to use free interns and unpaid labor, even (especially?) if the goal is to bring social change.
Join this Week's Live Discussions  Effective Disaster Response
What will it take for disaster response to do more good and no harm? How can NGOs respond better, donors give smarter, and aid recipients become self-sufficient? Join Charles Maclean in the conversation.
Mobile Transactions in Africa
Can the mobile phone help Africa become cashless? Will change happen by targeting individual consumers or by providing mobile payment solutions to corporate, donor, and government clients? Join Lusaka-based entrepreneur Mike Quinn in the conversation. Maps, Mapping and What's Possible
As we move into an age of networks, visual thinking and mapping are becoming powerful ways to handle the complexities of social change. Charles “Hipbone” Cameron finds out how this can facilitate your work. How to Build a Board
Each organization has its own unique Board configuration, but you should strive for diversity of perspectives and networks, says Andrée Sosler, Executive Director of the Darfur Stoves Project. Check her advice and get on the conversation! Can Social Enterprises be Too Commercial?
Are there any corporate traits that should be avoided in social entrepreneurship? Or do you agree with Rod Schwartz that there is nothing harmful in operating to the best standards of commercial behaviour? The Silence of the Churches
Why do social entrepreneurs rarely mention their spiritual values and moral underpinnings? Is there an unspoken taboo preventing the sharing of personal beliefs? Join Paul Lamb, a Man in a Mission, in the conversation.
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